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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Associate, Project Delivery Engineer to support water and wastewater engineering projects. This role helps deliver design, project management, and operational support for utility infrastructure to ensure safe, reliable service.

• Assist on water and wastewater projects from inception through construction and closeout
• Support development of project plans, engineering designs, and technical specifications for pipelines, treatment plants, pumping stations, and related infrastructure
• Perform system capacity evaluations and analysis of treatment, pumping, distribution/collection, storage, and other system components
• Support multiple small-to-medium projects and varied engineering assignments related to planning, design, or construction
• Translate technical information and concepts into practical engineering approaches and deliverables
• Coordinate with consultants, technicians, and CAD staff as directed; support project meetings and site visits
• Complete other tasks and special projects assigned by team leads or managers

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Key Qualifications & Skills

• Demonstrated understanding of engineering design theory and practice relevant to water resources, treatment, and utility operations
• Familiarity with construction and contract management, project delivery processes, and regulatory requirements
• Knowledge of current trends in water quality and treatment
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Effective verbal and written communication skills (reports, presentations, listening)
• Strong interpersonal skills — teamwork, tact, and the ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders

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Experience & Education

• 0–2 years' experience in engineering design, planning, construction, project delivery, or project management
• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline (required)
• Water system or wastewater collection hydraulic modeling experience is a plus

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Logistics & Other Requirements

• Travel: Up to 20% as required
• Valid driver’s license required
• Work environment: Primarily office-based with occasional field work at water/wastewater facilities for site investigations and project meetings

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Compensation (Transparency)

• Estimated base: $76,803 per year (estimated)

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Core Competencies

• Champions safety
• Customer obsessed
• Cultivates innovation
• Nimble learning
• Drives results
• Collaborates

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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